Eddie Howe is set to leave his role as Newcastle manager, talkSPORT understands.The Magpies have already agreed to appoint Matthias Jaissle, who currently manages Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli, as his replacement.Howe will leave Newcastle after five years as managerGettyIt is understood that Howe informed the club he wanted to leave his role several weeks ago.But he stayed on until the replacement was found, with Jaissle set to come straight in to take his place in the dugout. Jaissle, who won back-to-back Asian Champions League titles with Al Ahli, has a release clause in his contract.Meanwhile, Howe is now expected to take a break from football, as he has no plans for an immediate return to management.However, he has been tipped to potentially replace Thomas Tuchel as England manager should the FA opt to make a change.Shock departureHowe has been Newcastle boss since 2021, but his shock departure comes just weeks before the new Premier League season.Newcastle finished 12th in the top flight last season under Howe, which led to concerns over his future.His exit, midway through the club’s pre-season campaign, comes after the sale of star players Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.Meanwhile, club captain Bruno Guimaraes is linked with a summer move to Arsenal.And it is understood that Howe’s frustration over the summer exits of his star players was a big factor in his decision to leave.Howe delivered Newcastle’s first trophy in 70 years by winning the Carabao Cup in 2025GettyAl Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle is set to replace Howe instantlyGettyHowe leaves the club just over a year since he ended their 70-year-long wait for a domestic trophy.He led the Toon to historic success in the Carabao Cup in 2025 and into the Champions League twice in recent seasons.Across his 231 games in charge in all competitions, he won 116 of them, drawing 43 and losing 72.His final match in charge was a 4-1 friendly loss to Bristol City on Wednesday evening.Newcastle have another four friendlies to come before the new Premier League campaign, but they will potentially have Jaissle in charge for those remaining clashes.Their top flight opener comes against Liverpool on Sunday, August 23 at 4:30pm, live on talkSPORT.Howe is leaving Newcastle and he has no plans for an immediate return to managementAFPNewcastle fans react Reacting to the news on talkSPORT on Thursday morning, Newcastle supporter Rich said: “My initial reaction was shock.“I thought the players we were bringing in, going for the younger model, I thought that would suit Eddie Howe.“I think he’s great with young players and I was thinking with him still in charge and young players coming in, but I felt confident we would have a good season.“Now he’s left it just seems a bit odd…very odd timing, I can quite work out why he’s left just when the World Cup players are coming back.”He added: “It’s very bizarre. Last season wasn’t the best and at the end of last season, everyone could have parted ways mutually after five years that have been full of highs and lows, leaving with your head held high and being the best Newcastle manager in 60 years.“And then to leave now leaves a little bit of a sour taste in your mouth, he could have gone before pre-season started and the model got put into play.”